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Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

155 works

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Woodblock print of an open pocketbook with patterned cover, blue-green fabric, and red object on checkered cloth.

Pocketbook with Its Fittings

19th century

Woodblock print of figures on a beach with a water buffalo, a wooded island, and Mount Fuji in the distance.

At the Beach of Shichirigahama

1805

Japanese print of decorated folding fans with a flying bird, peonies, red borders, cords and tassels, with calligraphy.

Decorated Fan for the New Year

19th century

Japanese print of a spinning wheel, spools, a flowering branch, a patterned bowl and cloth, with calligraphy above.

Spinning Wheel and Spools

19th century

Woodblock print of a lacquer tray with young pine, a fan, and a black hat on a stand, with calligraphy above.

Crown on a Table, Lacquer Tray with Young Pine and Fan

19th century

Woodblock print of carpenter's tools, a fan, ink stone and jar on cloth, with calligraphy at left.

Tools for the Carpenter

19th century

Japanese woodblock print of Mii Temple with red gates, tiled roofs, pine trees, and visitors on stone steps.

Mii Temple, from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)"

early 19th century

Woodblock print of a patterned dance robe and koto zither with calligraphy text, by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai.

Dance Robe and Koto (Zither) Representing the Wealthy Man of Yahagi from the Jōruri Play Ushiwaka (Minamoto no Yoshit…

probably 1810

Japanese print of incense utensils: a lacquer box, brocade cloth, blue-and-white burner on a tray, and incense stand with cal

Utensils for the Incense Ceremony, “Incense Master” (Kōgiki), from the series An Array of Artisans

ca. 1810s

Woodblock print of a red and white camellia and green leaves beside a bamboo-wrapped yokan bean jelly package.

Camellia Flower and Yokan (a sort of bean jelly) Wrapped in Bamboo Skin

1811

Japanese woodblock print of cherry blossoms on a rock under falling rain, with calligraphy at the left edge.

Cherry Blossoms in the Rain

19th century

Japanese print of tea utensils, a teapot, bowls and a bonsai pine on a lacquer tray, with calligraphy above.

First Tea Gathering of the New Year

ca. 1820

Woodblock print of an open box containing a clock mechanism, with floral lining and two dials on a patterned cloth.

Clock

19th century

Japanese woodblock print of brushes, patterned folded paper and textiles on a cloud-shaped ground, with calligraphy above.

Brushes and Paper Ornaments

19th century

Japanese woodblock print of two women on a veranda with plum blossoms, bamboo, and a ceramic jar.

Early Spring

1750-1835

Japanese print: camellia branch on the left, spectators watching two roosters fight beside a fence on the right.

Camellia Flowers (left); People Watching a Cockfight (right)

ca. 1820

Japanese print of a courtesan under an umbrella with a boy and maid in rain, plum branches and striped background.

Courtesan with Attendants, Boy and Maid, in the Rain Under an Umbrella

ca. 1800

Woodblock print of a red sea bream and striped fish among shells, seaweed, a sea urchin and a squid.

Large and Small Fish Swimming Among Shells and Moss at the Bottom of the Sea

ca. 1830

Japanese surimono shaped like a folding screen: a woman with firewood and a child beside an ox, and a river landscape with a

Surimono in shape of small twofold screen

Woodblock print of a hawk tied to a red perch above a patterned cloth, with plum branches and Japanese calligraphy.

Hawk Tied to Perch

Japanese woodblock print of two young women having tea on a veranda, attended by an elderly servant, with hanging bows and ca

Two Young Ladies Having Tea Attended by Elderly Servant

Two-panel woodblock print: a yellow bird on cherry blossoms at left, and an armored rider on a white horse beside a pine at r

Left: Bird on Branch of a Cherry Tree; Right: Minamotono Yoshiié on Horseback

Woodblock print of a man in a dark robe leaning over a low writing table with books, brush, and a peacock feather vase.

Man Seated With His Reading and Writing Materials before Him

Japanese print of folded embroidered costume in a red lacquer tray, with a tiger figure on a table at right.

Costume for Bugaku Court Dance From the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 1

probably 1818 (Year of the Tiger)

Woodblock print of a lacquer chest, folding screen with white cloth, and pine-patterned textile, with handwritten inscription

Accoutrements for a Bride, from the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 1

probably 1816 (Year of the Rat)

Woodblock print of a biwa lute in a dragon-patterned brocade cover beside a potted plant, with calligraphy above.

Biwa with Brocade Cover, from the series Musical Instruments

probably 1808

Woodblock print of sushi rolls on a tray beside a patterned sake cup, with calligraphy above.

New Year’s Sake and Sushi

ca. 1810

Japanese woodblock print of two courtesans in patterned kimono, one seated with a fan and plum branch, beside calligraphy.

Two Courtesans

Woodblock print of sake cups, a stemmed glass, and lacquer dishes with calligraphy, in soft pink, orange and grey tones.

Sake Cups for a New Year’s Toast

ca. 1820

Japanese print of winter cherries and pale leaves with red fruit, accompanied by vertical calligraphy and red seals.

Winter Cherries

Japanese woodblock print of folded blue bedding, a patterned pouch and a wooden rest on orange cloth, with calligraphy.

Bed-clothing

Japanese print of a blue patterned wine pot beside a small cup and box, with vertical calligraphy above.

Wine Pot and Cup